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United States Patent | 5,032,262 |
Wallander | July 16, 1991 |
A system for removing objects from flowing liquid includes a screen for removing the objects from the liquid. The screen includes a movable component and a driving mechanism for moving the component through a closed path so as to move the objects upwardly. The system further includes a shield for pressing the objects against the screen. The shield is parallel to the screen. The system further includes supporting means for supporting the shield and for permitting the shield to be pushed away from the screen by the objects while maintaining the angular orientation of the shield with respect to the screen. The supporting means includes a linkage system which is connected to an upper portion of the shield.
Inventors: | Wallander; Carl-Otto (Vastra Frolunda, SE) |
Assignee: | Hydropress Wallander & Co. AB (SE) |
Appl. No.: | 362057 |
Filed: | June 6, 1989 |
Jun 10, 1988[SE] | 8802170 |
Current U.S. Class: | 210/154; 210/155; 210/162; 210/359 |
Intern'l Class: | B01D 033/00 |
Field of Search: | 210/154,155,156,158,159,161,162,359 198/773 |
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